Lyt til Heart Doc VIP with Dr. Joel Kahn

This week, Dr. Kahn welcomes Doug Evans, founder of The Sprouting Company [https://www.thesproutingcompany.com/] and a leading voice in the world of sprouting for health and wellness. In this inspiring and informative conversation, Doug breaks down the powerful health benefits of incorporating fresh sprouts into your daily routine—from boosting energy to supporting immunity and longevity. The best part? It's simple and accessible. Dr. Kahn and Doug offer practical tips to help you start sprouting at home today and take one easy step toward a healthier life.

This week on Heart Doc VIP, Dr. Joel Kahn explores new and historic data showing that heart disease can begin shockingly early—sometimes before age 30. A pivotal 1998 study revealed that up to one-third of young adults already show signs of atherosclerosis, emphasizing the urgent need for primordial prevention starting in childhood. Dr. Kahn outlines the key health screenings every parent should know: blood pressure checks, body weight monitoring, and essential lab work. Later in the episode, Dr. Kahn revisits new findings on the Paleo diet, showing it may have included more plant- and starch-based foods than often assumed. He also discusses concerning links between processed meats and dementia, plus a cautionary look at a recent study on a specific group following the KETO diet—don’t buy into the hype just yet. Additional topics include: * The ISCHEMIA trial’s insights on blood pressure control * New research on the risk of dementia in people diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AFIB) before age 70 Thanks to our partner endur.com [https://www.endur.com/]. Use code KahnMD10 for a discount on Endur-Thine.

In this special bonus episode, Dr. Kahn sits down with Deanna Minich, PhD—nutrition expert, author of The Rainbow Diet, and passionate advocate for “Food First” wellness. They dive into how eating a wide variety of colorful, whole foods can fuel your body, boost your mood, and support long-term health. Learn more about Dr. Minich and her work at deannaminich.com [https://deannaminich.com/].

This week on Heart Doc VIP, Dr. Joel Kahn breaks down the game-changing TRANSFORM Study—an important piece of research that could shift how we approach heart attack prevention. He also covers a wide range of must-know topics, including Lipoprotein(a), coronary calcium CT scoring, heart-smart nutrition (for both you and the planet), smoothie tips, Vitamin C, and new findings on the potential risks of gadolinium-based contrast in MRI scans. Special thanks to our sponsor: Endur.com [https://www.endur.com/]. Try Dihydroberberine-SR with code KahnMD10 for a discount.

This week, Dr. Kahn welcomes Audrey Wells, MD—also known as the Super Sleep MD—for an insightful conversation about the connection between sleep and optimal health. They focus on strategies for better rest and dive deep into the common but serious condition of sleep apnea. There’s plenty to learn from Dr. Wells in this can't-miss episode.